How to Explain Construction Scheduling at a Party?! and other random topics

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The episode discusses how to explain construction scheduling in a social setting while exploring various related topics.

In this episode we dive into random topics. The Challenge You’re at a social event. Someone asks, “So what do you do?” Try explaining construction scheduling without losing them in 10 seconds. That’s harder than it sounds. On this episode we wrestle with that exact problem. Along the way, they dive into AI’s growing role in project controls, shifting attitudes toward risk analysis, and even the million-dollar jobs emerging in construction tech. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠ . Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines , the ultimate destination for construction planners and schedulers. Our podcast is designed to be your go-to guide whether you're starting out in this dynamic field, transitioning from another sector, or you're a seasoned professional. Through our cutting-edge content, practical advice, and innovative tools, we…

People in this episode

Hosts: Micah Piippo, Greg Lawton

Topics covered

• construction scheduling
• AI in project controls
• risk analysis
• construction tech
• career advancement

Keywords

• construction scheduling
• AI
• project controls
• risk analysis
• construction tech
• career advancement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beyond Deadlines

Books & works: The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling

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